Goods In Shift Leader

About Us:

Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach.

As a Goods In Shift Leader, you will be responsible for unloading and accurately booking in goods delivered to site, whilst completing the necessary inbound checks required to maintain compliance. You will work with the goods in operative to effectively utilise space, label pallets and maintain accurate records within the system.

• Unload deliveries with the use of a Forklift and pump truck.
• Accurately book in deliveries in accordance with paperwork.
• Strictly follow the goods intake procedures and processes whilst accurately maintaining records in the warehouse management system.
• Put away and move material accurately with the use of a scanner.
• Working knowledge of SAP or an equivalent stock management/ERP system.
• Work in a temperature-controlled environment, decanting and moving goods.
• Understand and adhere to company hygiene and food safety standards.
• Use space and MHE efficiently ensuring workplace health & safety requirements are met.
• Collaborating with peers and superiors to maximise efficiencies and best practice.
• Ensure that your team is maintaining a safe working environment adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• At the start and finish of every shift, ensure a thorough handover has been completed with the relevant people.
• You are expected to support other areas of the business by;
  • Servicing Debox production with raw materials.
  • Servicing Packing Room with Dry Goods.
  • Supporting the Out-loading team in busy periods.
• Working along side the goods in manager to identify and improve processes and streamline efficiencies within the goods in area.
• Mentoring goods in operative to ensure best practice.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Previous experience within a FMCG environment (previous experience within dairy or cheese manufacturing environment is desirable).
• Lead by example and role model behaviours.
• Self-Motivated, driven and committed.
• Maintain a proactive and positive approach to the challenges of the job, coping with frustrations and time constraints.
• To behave appropriately and professionally, acting respectfully to all colleagues.
• Be open minded with a willingness to adopt new methods and changes as required.
• Adopt high professional and personal standards.
• Be physically capable of lifting products up to 25kg.
• Forklift truck licence and experience beneficial.

• Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm.
• Site based.

• Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday, increasing with service.
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• Health cash plan (Medicash), after 3 months.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension scheme – employer 4% and employee 5%.
• Company paid events throughout the year.
• FREE pack of cheese every week plus a discounted staff cheese shop.
• Doughnut Fridays.
• Free fruit on a Tuesday.

Please note we unfortunately do not offer sponsorship for work visas or immigration. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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